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Stay Secure - Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • How often should I change my Notre Dame password and how do I do so?
  • Where can I get anti-virus software and how do I configure it to automatically update?
  • How do I configure Windows to automatically update when security patches are released?
  • How do I configure Mac OS X to automatically update?
  • How do I setup the Windows XP built-in firewall?
  • What is spyware and how can I protect my computer from it?
  • How can I tell if a message warning me of a virus threat is real or not?
  • Can viruses and other malware be spread through file sharing programs such as Kazaa, Limewire, Morpheus, and BearShare?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

> See the When Something Goes Wrong Frequently Asked Questions

How to Stay Secure

  • Free Antivirus and Antispyware Software
    (Requires NetID & Password)
  • Common Sense in Today's World of Viruses, Spammers & Scammers
  • 10 Tips to Stay Secure
  • Protect Your Computer From Spyware
  • Encrypt Sensitive Information
  • Find Sensitive Numbers
  • Protect Your Identity
  • Dispose of a Computer Securely
  • Connect Securely From Off-Campus
  • Protect Xerox Print Jobs
  • Change Your Notre Dame Password
  • Request a Web Vulnerability Scan
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • How to Stay Secure
  • If Something Goes Wrong
  • Information and Resources
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